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Medicate: Whose Idea Was It?
Over the past, more than a year, we have watched as our medical personnel and hospitals …
A Long History of Building a Better Tomorrow
The Women’s Institute has had a long and important relationship with the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island …
Interesting story about Pfizer & COVID Vaccine
Ironically, this vaccine which will save the lives of millions of people around the world …
Gardening Time!
April is traditionally gardening time, and no doubt many of you are reading the gardening
A Born Crusader
Personally, I do not believe in “re-inventing the wheel”, so when I find an excellently written article on an early Women's Institute activist, I use that material. Such is the case with this article.
AGM 2021 Registration Form
BCWI AGM 2021 Registration Form. Our meeting is via Zoom Video Conferencing, join us!! We will have interesting guest speakers …
Network News Feb/Mar 2021
Information & forms for our upcoming Annual General Meeting, along with changes to the ACWW Canada Area Conference and WI Canada/FWIC Convention …
What’s In a Name?
“I doubt there are many organizations that have been so aptly named for the task they have undertaken …”
February is WI Month!
February is WI month, celebrate it with your favourite cake and beverage!
What Should We Do This Winter?
We have just been through a very different Christmas season …
A Greener Way
Our thoughtful choices even after death can help with the environment al challenges that are currently being felt in our world. Alkaline Hydrolysis is something new to most of us, but certainly a process that maybe should be considered.
What the Women’s Institutes Do for Others at Christmas
Christmas has always been a busy time of year for the Women’s Institutes.
Remembering
In this month of November, people around the world take time to remember those who have been victims of world conflicts -
Colwood Women’s Institute
The first Women’s Institute was established by Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless on February 19, 1897 in Squires Hall, Stoney Creek, Ontario.
Rape Kit Resolution
Violent crimes against women continue to grow despite efforts to curb the abuse. If a women is the subject of a crime such as rape, we need to ensure that Test Kits are not only available Canada wide but that the victim is approached in a kind, compassionate manor.